CHEESY BACON AND HOMINY CASSEROLE

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I have been wanting to do something with hominy for awhile now, so at work today while waiting for phone calls, I concocted this recipe. I think it will be very good. Please try it and tell me what you think!

Provided by Ellen Bales

Categories     Casseroles

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 can(s) (15.5 oz. ea.) golden or white hominy
6 slice bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 large shallot, sliced
1 clove garlic, minced
4 Tbsp (1/2 stick) butter
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
4 Tbsp all purpose flour
1 c half and half - or -
1 can(s) (12 oz.) evaporated milk
1 1/2 c shredded cheddar cheese, divided

Steps:

  • 1. Drain and rinse hominy; set aside.
  • 2. Cook bacon and crumble; set aside.
  • 3. Peel and slice shallots. Peel and mince garlic.
  • 4. In a medium saucepan melt butter over medium-high heat. Add the sliced shallots, minced garlic, salt and pepper and cook for 2 or 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in the flour and blend well.
  • 5. Add the half-and-half or milk gradually, and stir constantly until mixture begins to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  • 6. Blend in 1 cup of the cheese and stir until melted.
  • 7. Add the hominy and mix thoroughly. Place the mixture into a lightly buttered 2-qt. baking dish. Bake, covered, in a preheated 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.
  • 8. Remove cover and sprinkle on the crumbled bacon, followed by 1/2 cup cheese.
  • 9. Continue baking, uncovered, for 15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve immediately.

Rao Gulfam
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This casserole was easy to make and delicious! The cheesy bacon and hominy combination was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


S raj Raj
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The cheesy bacon and hominy combination was a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Malik Adeel
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This casserole was delicious! The cheesy bacon and hominy combination was perfect, and the casserole was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Omo Nla
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a hit! Everyone loved the cheesy bacon and hominy combination. I will definitely be making this again.


M Zafran
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This casserole was easy to make and delicious! The cheesy bacon and hominy combination was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.


Lara Manson
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I made this casserole for my family and they loved it! The cheesy bacon and hominy combination was a hit. I will definitely be making this again.


Toni Krslin
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This casserole was delicious! The cheesy bacon and hominy combination was perfect, and the casserole was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.


Tyler Ullom
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I made this casserole for a potluck and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Mahabul Mridha
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This casserole was a hit with my family! The cheesy bacon and hominy combination was delicious, and the casserole was easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.